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Pentagon losing cutting edge on weapons innovation, needs ‘massive kick in the pants,’ say defense leaders

America’s defenses will not be able to keep up with its adversaries if the Pentagon continues to take years to innovate weapons systems, experts agreed at a security summit last week.

Pentagon losing cutting edge on weapons innovation, needs ‘massive kick in the pants,’ say defense leaders

America’s defenses will not be able to keep up with its adversaries if the Pentagon continues to take years to innovate weapons systems, experts agreed at a security summit last week.

Newsom’s ties to CCP under microscope in new book exposing alleged corruption: ‘Fleeced American citizens’

A new book examines Gov. Gavin Newsom's relationship with China during his years running California and raises a variety of red flags about his work with CCP-linked groups.

DOGE lawmakers look to defund Biden’s anemic-paced $3B EV postal truck ‘boondoggle’

Rep. Michael Cloud and Sen. Joni Ernst are forwarding the "Return to Sender" Act to defund a multibillion-dollar "boondoggle" that is attempting to refit the USPS fleet with EVs.

‘Leave now’: Trump admin repurposes controversial CBP One app to encourage self-deportations

The Department of Homeland Security is announcing a new app to replace the controversial CBP One app, allowing illegal immigrants to facilitate their self deportation.

Ocasio-Cortez asks DOJ: Am I under investigation?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) wants to know if she’s in legal hot water. In a highly unusual letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Ocasio-Cortez noted that she’s been a target of repeated criticism from Tom Homan, President Trump’s "border czar," after she hosted a webinar designed to inform immigrants of their legal rights in potential confrontations...

Zelensky leaves White House after Trump talks devolve

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cut his visit to the White House short after a spat in the Oval Office led President Trump to call off negotiations. Trump and Zelensky were slated to hold a press conference in the East Room of the White House after a bilateral lunch meeting in the Cabinet Room. But when...

How portable benefits can drive US innovation and job growth

While the primary aim is to help freelancers and gig workers, portable benefits have surprising potential to bolster entrepreneurship and thus the U.S. economy.

CFPB employees say Trump administration plans to ‘wind down’ agency

Several employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in a series of court filings Thursday that the Trump administration plans to “wind down” the agency, appearing to directly contradict the administration’s claims earlier this week. Officials at the consumer watchdog told staff in recent days they intend to eliminate all but five employees...

DNC sues over Trump order to expand White House control of independent agencies

National Democrats on Friday sued over President Trump's executive order aiming to expand the White House's control over various independent regulatory agencies. The Democratic Party's three national political committees contend that Trump's order could preclude independent agencies from taking legal positions that don't align with the president's views. They wrote in their complaint that the...

Trump greets Zelensky at White House

President Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House on Friday for a highly anticipated meeting amid Trump’s push to end the war in Ukraine. Trump shook hands with the Ukrainian president outside the West Wing, quipping that Zelensky was “all dressed up.” Zelensky wore a black long-sleeve shirt. The two were set...

China accuses US of ‘blackmail’ after Trump warns of increased tariffs

China’s officials condemned President Trump for his decision to add a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports over the country’s alleged complicity in the international smuggling of fentanyl, a deadly synthetic drug. “The fentanyl issue is just an excuse the U.S. uses to impose tariffs on, pressure and blackmail China, and they punish us for...

Stephen A. Smith on Musk’s DOGE: ‘Give the man a chance’

Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith urged Americans to be patient with Elon Musk as the tech billionaire works with President Trump and the White House to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. "Let me tell you I think the argument ... I think the Democrats are really, really messing up when...

Bret Baier defends press pool in wake of White House fight with AP

Fox News anchor Bret Baier backed the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) amid the ongoing fight between the organization and the Trump administration over control of which outlets are allowed in key White House spaces. "We support the White House Correspondents' Association, we always have," Baier said during an interview at a media summit hosted...

Political theater ruined Congress’s opportunity to save USAID 

They fixated on sensational and inappropriate rhetoric, diminishing the credibility of their oversight efforts.

Apple unveils ‘age assurance’ technology amid child safety push

Apple will introduce "age assurance" technology to boost children's privacy and safety on the company's devices, the company announced Thursday as part of its broader push to protect kids online. With the new technology, parents will be able to select the age range of their kids instead of providing their exact birthdates when setting up...

James Cameron: Trump reelection ‘like watching a car crash over and over’

Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron said Thursday he is "sickened" by President Trump's reelection, adding it is "like watching a car crash over and over and over." Speaking on “The F#$%ing News” podcast, as highlighted by Variety, the "Titanic" and "Avatar" director said his New Zealand citizenship is "imminent." Cameron, who was born in Canada and...

Watch live: Trump, Zelensky give remarks as Ukraine minerals deal comes into focus

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting at the White House Friday as the two put in work to finalize a deal that would provide the U.S. with critical minerals from Ukraine in exchange for some level of security against threats from Russia. Trump laid out the basics of the expected agreement during...

Microsoft shutting down Skype in May

Microsoft is officially retiring Skype, the platform once popular for making calls and messaging, and redirecting users to Teams, the tech giant announced Friday.  The application will close down in May, as Microsoft seeks “to streamline our free consumer communications offerings so we can more easily adapt to customer needs,” said Jeff Teper, president of...

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